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In this episode I went to Biba Hair Academy for a cut and colour then interviewed the teacher at the end of it. I wanted to find out where else to go for cheap student services so I had a chat to some local Melburnians.
Here are some of the places you can go for discounted rate for services put on by students and apprentices.
Andrew is a teacher at Biba Academy. He’s been teaching there for two and a half years and teaches both cutting and colouring.
Biba is across the road from RMIT on Swanston st, and offers discounted salon services.
Andrew trained overseas in London.
All the services at Biba are salon quality, they just take a little longer. So take a good book.
David fixes up, and alters bikes for a hobby. He has quite a collection and gives us an insight into the Melbourne bike scene. I chat to some cyclists to see what they think of Melbourne bike culture.
If you’re looking for bike shops in Melbourne check out this google maps link.
Bicycle Victoria has a pretty comprehensive website. With links to some of the organised events going on, practical advice on where and how to ride safely. You can become a member too.
If you don’t have your own bike you can hire them or take a tour around Melbourne.
Bike Fun is a website that promotes cycling and organises lots of bike-related events.
And Melbourne Bike Polo, is simply polo on bikes. Lots and lots of fun from what I’ve heard. For a documentary about this club by one of my classmates Jonathon check out his blog.
There are so many resources out there. So get out there, and get cycling!
David is a technician at RMIT in the media school. He fixes, restores and modifies bikes as a hobby. He’s got quite a collection, including a very special modified bike. It’s metallic blue, has two BMX frames joined together, a small wheel at the front, bigger wheel at the back, big chopper handle bars…and a fluffy zebra print seat cover.
Along with this he has some vintage bikes, mountain bikes and road bikes.
After I had a crash on Swanston st (pedestrian with a death wish), David offered to look my bike over for damage. And from here I discovered just how appropriate he would be to interview for an episode on bikes.
He gives some great insight into the Melbourne bike scene and answers lots of questions I had as a novice cyclist.
David also has his own podcast, Stanley vs Koshowko a “radio style battle between 2 DJ’s” Check it out on iTunes or their website.
In this episode I explored the Melbourne graffiti scene. I met up with a photographer who takes progressive shots of graffiti. And I talked to some locals about their favourite spots for graffiti.
Here is where you can go to find some pretty amazing graffiti around Melbourne. Also if you keep your eyes open wherever you live you’re sure to spot some great pieces. I live in Brunswick and I’m always seeing street art I’ve never noticed before. Railway lines are a hot spot too.
I’ve included some photos from Flickrs Creative Commons for a bit of inspiration of what’s out there.
Electric Graffiti by Donald Mudge
Rosina is a photographer, among other things. She does weddings, architecture, kids, and most importantly for this podcast, graffiti!
I found her on Red Bubble, a site to share and sell your art work.
Rosina had been photographing graffiti around Melbourne for quite a few years. Some of the shots are progressive, showing the changes to the art over time. Others have the artists standing in front of them, which is what I like the most, you rarely get to see who’s behind some of the great graffiti out there.
Here’s one called “Proud” of a female artist which captures an interesting expression.
Since Rosina has been immersed in this scene for some time, and has met quite a lot of the artists as well, I decided she would be a great person to have a chat to, and gain a little insight into the Melbourne graffiti scene.
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